I have been legally separated for over 20 years, I'm told that after 1 yr. it converts to divorce. is that true?

It does not automatically convert to a divorce. You need to speak with a matrimonial lawyer.

How can i relocate out of new york

You have to go to court, and make a case that the best interests of your daughter are served by moving out of state. You will also need to show...

If two people own a home and one authorizes the other to get a mortgage can that person also get a 2nd mortgage

It depends on whether the one person gave the second person a power of attorney, which has yet to expire.

Attorney not returning phone calls

Workers' compensation is ordinarily a high volume practice, which requires the attorney to be in court on a regular basis. Still, after a week, he...

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My wife has a separate residence paid for by her BF. She still lives at our residence and pays nothing. What can I do?

You can speak with a matrimonial attorney in your community, and follow his or her advise. Presumably, that advice will be to file for divorce, and...

My sprinkler system is broken and as a result my lawn died.The condominium management refuses to do anything.

You say it's "my sprinkler system". Presumably, it was the condo association's sprinkler, the condo association's lawn, and the condo...

I had my vacation carried over. Per HR policy, it should be used by April 30th which I missed. Is there a law that allows me

No. Vacation carry over is not mandated, and is a perk voluntarily offered by an employer. You might ask HR, if they will make an exception, but...

Can i file a lawsuit against a prison that co's allow people to beat on the inmates?

This is a difficult case to prove, but the first thing to do is file a notice of claim against the State to preserve your friend's rights, and the...

My daughter is due anyday now. and her and her live in boyfriend are separating. she stated that she wants to giv e the baby

That's very admirable. The hospital likely has a social work or legal department that can work with you. You can either temporarily obtain...

Contract Worker Asked To Work For Less Than Minimum Wage-1099 worker

You don't say, but I assume the 32 to 35 hours was per month, and not per week. New York's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour so even if you worked 35...